Invoice from Gilkeson & McNutt for Isabella, December 1859
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Estate of Hugh Adams
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Legacies
Slavery
Slaves -- Emancipation
Virginia -- Rockbridge County
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This is a statement issued by McNutt listing charges for a few purchases made during December 1859 -- a shawl, thread, a flounce (?). Her mark accompanies the name Isabella Lewis and it was attested by A. Patterson. On the reverse is a statement, signed with his mark by Henry Lewis, directing the charges should be paid out of money due to him from his late master, Hugh Adams. The statement was attested by A. Patterson. The available file is a PDF made from scans of the original document.